I was disappointed with the attitude of some of our players. They were playing as if it was a training match, and our passing was horrendous.
Sissoko overplayed so many times trying to do something clever, and his pass completion rate was probably around 20% if that.
Our defenders were very good though.
Ratings -
Elliot - 7 - One good save, one fantastic save from that 2nd Eto'o shot. Remained alert and did well when needed.
Simpson - 7 - Good defending.
Perch - 8 - Solid. Good tackling and work rate in defence and midfield.
Mapou - 8 - Solid and made some vital challenges.
Haidara - 7.5 - Unlucky to get booked IMO. His first challenge and Russian players go down like ***gots. Solid defending, good runs, but he can't cross to save Obertan's life.
Anita - 6 - Good defensive work rate.
Cabaye - 6.5 - Good defending, decent passing in midfield during certain attacks.
Marv - 6 - Some frustrating stuff tonight, but worked hard and covered well in defence.
Ober - 6 - Pants attacking first half, but did some good defending, and started to come into the game late on.
Sissoko - 6 - Good work rate, but he really pissed me off tonight. He tried to be too clever, and skin everyone, playing stupid back heel passes.
Ben Arfa - 3 - Passenger up front, and wasted possession and also a good chance, but it was his first game back. He should have started on the bench and came on later.
Shola - 6 - Decent impact. He should have started. We were sitting back and we should have just played long balls to Shola. That would have given us a better chance of getting the ball up the pitch and threatening. I really can't believe that the slightest touch on a defender from him was given as a foul. Foreign football is so damn soft.
MOTM - Perch and Mapou both excellent in defence. Can't decide between them.
Overall - I'd have preferred 1-1 for the away goal, but I think we should be proud that we got a clean sheet and a result since Anzi have a fantastic record at their ground.
It's going to be nervy at SJP. We'll go for it, and Anzi are very dangerous on the break. If they score first then it will be difficult for us. We need to score the first goal and force them from their defensive counter attacking style. We got our tactics spot on tonight, but we almost got caught a few times on the break.
There were a number of players tonight that people will blast, but I don't think it's fair to single anyone out. We played defensively, and many players ****ed up when it came to passing. The team played well as a unit, and we could have scraped a win.
Sissoko overplayed so many times trying to do something clever, and his pass completion rate was probably around 20% if that.
Our defenders were very good though.
Ratings -
Elliot - 7 - One good save, one fantastic save from that 2nd Eto'o shot. Remained alert and did well when needed.
Simpson - 7 - Good defending.
Perch - 8 - Solid. Good tackling and work rate in defence and midfield.
Mapou - 8 - Solid and made some vital challenges.
Haidara - 7.5 - Unlucky to get booked IMO. His first challenge and Russian players go down like ***gots. Solid defending, good runs, but he can't cross to save Obertan's life.
Anita - 6 - Good defensive work rate.
Cabaye - 6.5 - Good defending, decent passing in midfield during certain attacks.
Marv - 6 - Some frustrating stuff tonight, but worked hard and covered well in defence.
Ober - 6 - Pants attacking first half, but did some good defending, and started to come into the game late on.
Sissoko - 6 - Good work rate, but he really pissed me off tonight. He tried to be too clever, and skin everyone, playing stupid back heel passes.
Ben Arfa - 3 - Passenger up front, and wasted possession and also a good chance, but it was his first game back. He should have started on the bench and came on later.
Shola - 6 - Decent impact. He should have started. We were sitting back and we should have just played long balls to Shola. That would have given us a better chance of getting the ball up the pitch and threatening. I really can't believe that the slightest touch on a defender from him was given as a foul. Foreign football is so damn soft.
MOTM - Perch and Mapou both excellent in defence. Can't decide between them.
Overall - I'd have preferred 1-1 for the away goal, but I think we should be proud that we got a clean sheet and a result since Anzi have a fantastic record at their ground.
It's going to be nervy at SJP. We'll go for it, and Anzi are very dangerous on the break. If they score first then it will be difficult for us. We need to score the first goal and force them from their defensive counter attacking style. We got our tactics spot on tonight, but we almost got caught a few times on the break.
There were a number of players tonight that people will blast, but I don't think it's fair to single anyone out. We played defensively, and many players ****ed up when it came to passing. The team played well as a unit, and we could have scraped a win.
